Masters Swimming Australia eNewsletter |
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Masters Swimming Australia Turns 40 | |||||||
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MSA would love to see photos of celebrations around the country either by email (admin@mastersswimming.org.au) or social media using #happy40thMSA. Photos will be collated and shared with the MSA community. (Pictured: Members from MSNSW's Warringah in the photo booth at the MSNSW 40th Anniversary Dinner on September 12) |
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4 & 16 Month Memberships Now Open | |||||||
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Thank you to the Club Secretaries/Registrars who opened the new subscriptions. If your club is yet to do so, please see that your subscriptions are turned on ASAP. If you require any assistance, please call your Branch office. |
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Swim Into Spring with MSA's Social Media Showdown | |||||||
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MSA Social Media Showdown - Masters of Swimming To celebrate our 40th Anniversary and the Swim into Spring campaign, MSA will host a Social Media Showdown this Spring, with a social media photo competition. The competition will give members the chance to get creative and share with the MSA community the fitness, friendship and fun that swimming brings to your life. Photos will then be shared on social media and followers can vote on photos. Find out how to enter or vote. |
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Vorgee Million Metres Program | |||||||
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On receiving her 3 million metres award, Theresa Elliott (Claremont, MSWA) thanked MSWA, MSA and Vorgee on behalf of herself and fellow 3 million metre recipient Richard Fox, Thanks to Vorgee, it is very generous of them and I always try to support them by purchasing their swim wear and accessories." Thank you for the kind words Theresa and good luck on your quest for 4 million! The final Vorgee Million Metres Milestone application date for 2015 is Monday November 2, 2015. Record card and application forms. |
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A Likeable Milestone | |||||||
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Join Janet and "like us" today - MSA can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. |
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16th FINA World Masters Championships | |||||||
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Congratulations to all who competed, with a special mention to our new World Record Holders - Dorothy Dickey (800 Freestyle) and Janette Jeffrey (100 Breaststroke; 200 Breaststroke). Australian Results. (Picture: left - MSA members in Russia on an IST Tour post the 16th FINA World Masters Championships) |
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Two meets remain in the 2015 MSA Swim Series | |||||||
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MSTas Winter Championships Recap - August 22-23 MSSA Short Course State Cup Recap - August 30 Upcoming Meets |
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2016 MSA National Championships Melbourne | April 21-24 | MSAC |
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The 2016 MSA National Championships will be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from April 21-24, 2015. Discover More. |
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2015/16 Meet & Event Dates | |||||||
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Coaching Corner | |||||||
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Masters Swimming WA recently hosted the first official Club Coach Workshop, the practical component of the newly updated Club Coach Course. Congratulations to Kim Tyler, Elena Nesci and 'Tricia Summerfield; and all attendees on completing the course on a chilly but successful day. Learn more about the new MSA Club Coach Course. Club Coach Workshops are currently scheduled for Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. Upcoming Workshop Dates. |
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ASCTAconference 2016 The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) has confirmed that the asctaCONVENTION 2016 will be held at the luxurious Sofitel on the Gold Coast from 4th to 11th May. With the 2016 Olympics next year the focus of the event is the road to Rio. Learn More. |
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Volunteer Profile Victoria |
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A founding member of MSV's Casey Seals in 2001, Lee has held the role of both Registrar and Newsletter editor for the club, supported by her husband and club Treasurer, Greg. Along with Greg, Jan Williams and past MSV President, Greg Bailey, Lee was also involved in writing the Casey Seals constitution. At a Branch level, Lee has held the role of MSV Awards Desk organiser for over 10 years. Her hard work pre and post meet to make sure the table is adequately stocked does not go unnoticed. Thank you Lee from all at MSV. |
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Branch News | |||||||
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New South Wales MSNSW celebrated their 40th Anniversary on Saturday September 12 with a party. Members of the Branch would like to thank Administration Manager, Jillian Pateman for her efforts in organising the highly successful party. See photos from the night. |
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Northern Territory MSNT invite you to join in the fun in the Northern Territory with the upcoming MSNT Long Course Championships. MSNT are also excited to announce the dates for the 2016 Alice Springs Masters Games. Join Alice Springs Masters from October 8-12 2016 at their 25m indoor heated pool for the swimming events. The 2016 Alice Springs Masters Games will officially run from October 8-15. |
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MSQ would like to congratulate Thelma Bryan (Cairns Mudcrabs) on her recent Positive Aging Award from Positive Aging Cairns. Read more.
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South Australia MSSA is buzzing with activity as swimmers are provided with a wide range of meets - the Mildura Murray Masters Games, 2015 Interclub Series and their MSA Swim Series Meet all took place in August and planning is now well underway for the Australian Masters Games, 2015/16 SA OWS Series and Summer Pool Series. Get Involved. |
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Tasmania MSTas officially invites all MSA members back to Hobart to the 2015 MSTas Long Distance Long Championships on November 21 and a social function on November 22. Online entries are now open and will close on Friday November 13. Flyer; Register online; Accommodation in Hobart |
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Victoria MSV members are looking forward to a range of training sessions, clinics and beach sessions over Spring, to prepare them for the upcoming OWS season. Events are open to members and non-members as part of the Swim Into Spring campaign. Find Out More. Welcome to new club: Yarra Plenty Swimming Club (One Club).
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MSWA's Barbara Pellick (Mandurah) recently added another international swim, the Straits of Gibraltar, to her swimming resume. Congratulations Barb. Let Barb inspire you. |
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Vorgee | |||||||
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This email was prepared and sent by Jane Barnes. |